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Patent GB-2403196-A (GB)
Title: Rotary conveyor with guides and central aperture
Inventor: ZIEGLER OTTO
IPC: A61J1/05
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: A conveying device for marshalling containers comprises a table 10 rotatable about a vertical axis, the containers 1 being disposed on an upper surface of the table. Guides 14, 19, 20, 22, 27 for directing the containers are disposed on the surface, and drive apparatus is included for rotating the table. An opening is disposed in a substantially central area of the table. The drive apparatus may be arranged beneath the upper surface, and may interact with the table via a gear ring. The gear ring may be attached to the underside of the upper surface, the upper surface being formed by an annular disc. The upper surface may include a series of concentric or spiral grooves.
Patent GB-2397819-A (GB)
Title: (R)-Hydroxycarboxylic acid producing recombinant microorganism and process for preparing (R)-hydroxycarboxylic acid using the same
Inventor: LEE SANG-YUP
IPC: C12R1/19
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant microorganisms carrying both a gene encoding intracellular polyhydroxyalkanoate(PHA) depolymerase and a gene encoding PHA biosynthesis-related enzymes, and a process for preparing optically pure (R)-hydroxycarboxylic acids by culturing the recombinant microorganisms. The present invention provides: a recombinant microorganism transformed with two recombinant plasmids each of which contains a gene encoding intracellular PHA depolymerase and a gene encoding PHA biosynthesis-related enzymes, respectively; a recombinant microorganism harboring a gene encoding PHA biosynthesis-related enzymes in an integrated form with its chromosome, which is transformed with a recombinant plasmid containing a gene encoding intracellular PHA depolymerase; and, a process for preparing optically pure (R)-hydroxycarboxylic acids by culturing the recombinant microorganisms. In accordance with the present invention, (R)-hydroxycarboxylic acids can be released from the recombinant microorganisms into culture media after depolymerizing most PHA produced from the said microorganisms, which makes possible practical preparation of (R)-hydroxycarboxylic acids in a simple manner with reduced waste of substrates to increase the productivity, finally to allow the mass production of various optically pure (R)-hydroxycarboxylic acids.
Patent GB-2397212-A (GB)
Title: Process and equipment for making simulated olive products by coextrusion, and obtainable product
Inventor: KELLY THOMAS REID
IPC: A23L29/256
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: Our invention is concerned with a process and equipment and the resulting product. The process and equipment produce simulated cylindrical olive products with a central core. An aqueous alginate or low-methoxy pectate sol containing dispersed olive flesh is co-extruded through a nozzle with a stream of an aqueous solution containing dissolved calcium ions flowing through an inner core of the nozzle at not more than +/- 30{ to the horizontal into a bath of an aqueous solution containing dissolved calcium ions. The sol of alginate or low-methoxy pectate gels by diffusion of the calcium ions from the co-extruded stream containing dissolved calcium ions and from the aqueous solution containing dissolved calcium ions in the bath. A cylindrical tube of gelled alginate or low-methoxy pectate containing pulped olive is formed with a hollow core. Preferably the sol contains a calcium salt in addition to the dispersed olive flesh which calcium salt has insufficient free ions to gel the sol but in acidic conditions is soluble and so then can gel the sol. A plurality of nozzles can advantageously be used. The density of the solution in the bath is preferably greater than the density of the extruded sol.
Patent GB-2403975-A (GB)
Title: Clip for retaining damper(s) on a railway rail
Inventor: FARRINGTON DAVID
IPC: E01B19/00
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: The clip comprises a hook 68 adapted to attach to the foot of a rail or to retain a damper on one side, a first elongate member 64 arranged to extend from the hook beneath the rail foot, a second elongate member 60 extending in a direction transverse to the first, and a retention element 52 adapted to retain a damper on the second side of the rail. There are preferably two of each of the first 64, 66 and second elongate members 60, 62, extending in divergent directions so as to attach to the damper at spaced locations, formed of a single rod of e.g. spring steel. Alternatively, the clip has elongate members 102 extending at both ends of the member which lies beneath the rail foot, each having a retention element for a respective damper.
Patent GB-2416893-A (GB)
Title: Providing digital rewards associated with physical products
Inventor: SELLEN ABIGAIL JANE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: Products 41 have an attached digital memorv 42. One digital content part from a set is downloaded to the digital memory of each product. The digital content parts of the set together define a digital reward. The digital content parts of a set uploaded to a computing device are used by an application to make the digital reward available to a user of the computing device. The products may be collectable cards or game cards, or any consumer products.
Patent GB-2414193-A (GB)
Title: Random selection game apparatus comprising a wine glass charm and a coaster
Inventor: FERGUSON STEPHEN MARK
IPC: A63H15/00
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A game apparatus comprises an indicating means 16 having associated indicia 20, an elongate support 12, and a playing piece 14. The playing piece 14 is arranged to engage with, rotate around, and move axially along the elongate support 12 such that the playing piece may be set rotating around the support and allowed to come to rest on, or pointing towards, at least one of the indicia 20. Support 12 may be a wine glass stem, with the indicating means comprising a coaster 16 marked into segments 18 containing indicia 20. Indicia 20 may be provided on the top and underside of the coaster. Playing piece 14 may comprise a body and a support engaging means comprising a split ring, loop, clip and/or hook (see fig's 5-8). The apparatus may be used as a spinner type random selection apparatus, with the playing piece being spun around the stem of the glass such that it comes to rest on or pointing at one of the indicia provided on the coaster.
Patent GB-2412016-A (GB)
Title: Assembling poles on helically wound stator yoke
Inventor: KIM YOUNG-KWAN
IPC: H02K1/04
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: In order to improve the B-H property and the core loss property of a brushless direct current electric motor, a band-shaped back yoke is formed by a helically wound silicon steel plate sheet into which poles formed by a magnetic iron powder are secured to the inner circumferential surface of the back yoke. Paper insulation 130 lines the poles 120 and the back iron yoke 110, the windings being applied with the poles in situ, a groove 110a in the yoke receiving the shaped foot 121 of the pole. Alternatively the winding 240 may comprise a coil bobbin associated with the pole 220 prior to mounting the pole in the yoke 210 via the dove tail connection 221, 210a.
Patent GB-2408844-A (GB)
Title: Generating electricity from nuclear reactions
Inventor: LIN PING-WHA
IPC: C01B17/74
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A method of generating a nuclear reaction from a gas stream containing water which involves heating a gas stream at a rapid rate sufficient to dissociate the water into hydrogen and oxygen and to transform hydrogen ions into protons which produce nuclear reactions, including nuclear fusion. Once the reaction state is reached, no additional heat needs to be inputted into the reaction system. Electrons that are freed from chemical species during the resulting nuclear reaction can be collected and used to produce electricity. In addition, hydrogen that is produced during the resulting nuclear reaction can be collected and used as a fuel in internal combustion engines, engine driven machine or piece of equipment. The gas stream may comprise sulpher dioxide , hydrogen sulphide, ground limestone or fuel oil.
Patent GB-2423046-A (GB)
Title: Hammer with cam mechanism and barrel surrounded by sleeve
Inventor: SELL STEFAN
IPC: B25D11/10
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A power tool comprising: a housing (fig 1, 2); a motor mounted within the housing; a tool holder (fig 1, 8) rotatably mounted on the housing for holding a cutting tool; at least one striker 612 mounted in a freely slideable manner within the housing , for generating hammering impulses for a cutting tool when a cutting tool is held by the tool holder , which striker 612 is reciprocatingly driven along an axis of travel in a reciprocating cycle by the motor, when the motor is activated, via a drive mechanism; characterised in that the drive mechanism comprises two parts, a first part comprising a barrel 614, 616; a second part comprising a sleeve 604 (only half shown) which surrounds at least part of the barrel 614, 616; one part being rotatingly driven by the motor relative to the other part; wherein the at least one striker 612 is slideably mounted on or within the barrel 614, 616 which comprises a cam 624 co-operatively connected to a (continuous groove) cam follower 606 connected to the sleeve 604 so that rotation of one part relative to the other pad results in the striker 612 being driven in at least one direction along its axis of travel over at least part of the reciprocating cycle.
Patent GB-2410353-A (GB)
Title: Notification of faults in redundant devices in a process control system
Inventor: APEL MICHAEL D
IPC: G05B9/03
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A process control system for communication in a process control network having a plurality of devices in communication using a bus. The process control system comprises a primary redundant device communicatively linked to the bus, and a secondary redundant device communicatively linked to the bus, and programmed to detect a primary redundant device fault. If the secondary redundant device detects a primary redundant device fault, it publishes a primary redundant device fault message on the bus. A controller deactivates or activates the primary redundant device in response to the publication of a fault or no-fault message. The primary redundant device also performs fault detection. Embodiments disclose the use of input-output (I/O) devices and field devices.
Patent GB-2428407-A (GB)
Title: Penholder with audio playback unit
Inventor: HSUEH CHIH-YUAN
IPC: B43M99/00
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A penholder or desk tidy with audio playback unit includes a main body 1 divided into an upper chamber 11 for holding stationery such as pens, rulers, knives, and a lower chamber 12; an audio playback unit 3 received in the lower chamber of the main body, and two picture frames 2 pivotally connected to two vertical edges of the main body 1 to be turned between an extended showing position and a folded position. The audio playback unit 3 includes a signal amplifier 31 and at least one speaker 32, and may be electrically connected to an external sound source such as a personal computer to input an audio signal which is then output from the speaker through sound aperture 121. Connection is made by a jack 311.
Patent GB-2429192-A (GB)
Title: Load carrying apparatus
Inventor: MAGENNIS DANIEL
IPC: B62B5/02
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: This device enables one person to transport heavy loads up and down stairs 60. It does this by using a combined drive system which consists of a pneumatic rear wheel 18 connected to a set of toothed belts 46, 48. The rear wheel is driven by a low geared worm and wheel type of electric motor 34, which is battery powered. The wheels at the front are a triple rotatable assembly commonly known as a spider 22 are freewheeling and mounted in a castor frame. At the bottom of the stairs, only the rear wheel and spider wheels are in action (figure 3). Halfway up the stairs the rear wheel, belts and spider wheels are in action and at the top of the stairs (figure 4) only the rear wheel and belts act. Should the battery fail or the operator let go, the drive will lock due to the worm driven motor and will remain stationary and stable even on the slope of a stair. The apparatus may be fitted with a suitable mechanically operated load lifting platform to enable it to carry a payload. On level ground the drive may be disconnected and the apparatus may be used as a conventional horizontal trolley.
Patent GB-2429884-A (GB)
Title: Lattice Reduction in MIMO receiver decoding
Inventor: MCNAMARA DARREN PHILLIP
IPC: H04L1/06
Filed: 2005-09-05
Abstract: A wireless MIMO decoder uses lattice reduction in determining likelihoods of candidate transmitted states given a channel estimation, and outputting these soft decisions. A channel matrix <B>H</B> is equivalently described such that the basis vectors are close to orthogonal, ie. by a "reduced basis", and the received signal then equalised via a ZF (Zero Forcing), MMSE (Minimum Mean Square Error), or Sphere technique (RL prefixing ZF or MMSE refers to lattice reduction aided decoding using these techniques). The lattice reduction is in accordance with the Lenstra Lenstra Lovasz (LLL) algorithm.
Patent GB-2430610-A (GB)
Title: Wiper drive mechanism
Inventor: GOULD NOEL VICTOR
IPC: B60S1/24
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A wiper drive mechanism which provides direct drive to two wiper spindles 7 comprises a casing containing an electric motor 1, a rotary crank 2 driven by the motor, a bearing 4 located eccentrically on the crank and linked to a drive disk 3 via a slot in the drive disk, two spindle cranks 5 connected pivotally to the drive disk at a first end and connected pivotally to the casing at a second end, the wiper spindles each being fixedly connected to a respective spindle crank at the second end. The motor rotates the crank through a continuous 360 degree path, and the subsequent motion of the bearing, coupled with a limitation of movement of the drive disk by the spindle cranks, causes the drive disk to describe an arcuate forward and return path, and the subsequent motion of the spindle cranks causes the spindles to rotate in a clockwise-anticlockwise movement.
Patent GB-2419298-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems responsive to golf-ball landing impacts
Inventor: LINDSAY NORMAN MATHESON
IPC: F41J5/056
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: Response to golf-ball landing-impacts within a landing area 4 is provided by mutually-spaced piezoelectric-cable sensors 1,2;11-14;21,22 to provide voltage signals that are analysed to determine impact-location in the area 4 in dependence upon their relative amplitudes, the peak-amplitude difference between the signals or upon the difference between their peak-amplitude averages, or their root-mean-squares. The sensors are arranged in concentric circles 1,2 or in straight, parallel lines 11-14; there may be two straight sets 21,22 orthogonal to one another. The analysis may involve determining whether the sum of two of the signals exceeds a threshold and whether their difference is positive or negative. Where there are more than two sensors 11-14;21,22 the signals of largest amplitude are selected for determining impact-location.
Patent GB-2417272-A (GB)
Title: Well packer having an energized sealing element and associated method
Inventor: GAMBIER PHILIPPE
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: An energised sealing element 10 for a packer that maintains a seal under various conditions by providing a source of stored energy that can be used to insure that contact forces are maintained between the seal 16 and the wall 22 or casing of the wellbore. Various combinations of sealing layers 16, support sleeves 18 and energising elements 20 are disclosed. The seal layer 16 may be made from rubber, an elastomeric compound, metal, thermoplastic or other soft, deformable materials. The support sleeve 18 and energizing element may be made of metal, composite materials or various other materials that would permit the storage of mechanical potential energy. The energising element may take the form of a slotted tube, a spring, a bag or container which is energised with gas or other compressible material or a swelling material.
Patent GB-2420454-A (GB)
Title: Moveable dashboard panel
Inventor: SCHMIDT ROBERT MARK
IPC: B60R7/06
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: A movable panel assembly (10) for a vehicle includes a console (14) mounted within the interior of a vehicle. A panel (12) is movably mounted relative to the console (14). The panel (12) has at least one electrical component (16) mounted thereon. A flexible cable (20) electrically connects the at least one component (16) to a system (22) of the vehicle. A retractor (40) is movably mounted on the assembly (10). Movement of the retractor (40) is induced by movement of the panel (12) relative to the console (14), such that the flexible cable (20) is guided by the retractor (40) as the panel (12) moves, so that the position of the flexible cable (20) is controlled within the movable panel assembly (10) in relation to the position of the panel (12).
Patent GB-2433972-A (GB)
Title: A torsional isolation device for isolating torque fluctuations
Inventor: MEYER BENOIT
IPC: F16F15/126
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: A torsional isolation device, such as a pulley, isolates torque fluctuations of a rotary drive shaft such as a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The device has an inner member 40 for connection to the drive shaft and an outer pulley rim 24 for connection to a driven member via a drive belt (not shown). An intermediate elastomeric member 52 has a pair of cavities 54 in which stop members 58 are received, the walls 56 of each cavity having a predetermined profile that is designed to have the desired torque response characteristics of the device.
Patent GB-2434663-A (GB)
Title: Mutual authentication using a pair of one-time passwords
Inventor: LIN YURONG
IPC: G06F21/44
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for authenticating the parties to a transaction over a computer network. A first party to the transaction is provided with a pair of one-time passwords (OTP) and a second party is independently provided with the same pair of one-time passwords. The first party transmits a first one of the one-time passwords to the second party and the second party transmits the other of the one-time passwords to the first party. Each party can then authenticate the other by comparing the received one-time password with the password they have been provided (but which they have not transmitted). Where the transaction is between a user and a server, preferably the one-time passwords provided to the user are generated using a non-dedicated hand held device such as a mobile phone. The received password may be displayed to the user so that the comparison can be made visually.
Patent GB-2422213-A (GB)
Title: Winder for portable timepiece
Inventor: HIRANUMA HARUKI
IPC: G04B3/04
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A portable timepiece screw lock crown 36 is urged in a direction of separating from a case body 12 by a coil spring 43 included in a winding stem pipe 24. The winding stem pipe includes a winding stem pipe main body inserted into a pipe attaching hole 17 of the case body and fixed in liquid tight by using a brazing member. A ring 22 is fitted to a projected portion 25 of the stem pipe and provided with a male screw portion to which the crown is removably screwed at an outer periphery thereof. A ring holding member 31 is pinched between the ring and a holding portion of the projected portion. The ring holding member holds the ring at an outer periphery of the projected portion and releases the ring from being held thereby when an external force sufficient for releasing the holding state is exerted to the ring.
Patent GB-2435557-A (GB)
Title: Street furniture safety device
Inventor: PROBERT NORMAN
IPC: H02H5/10
Filed: 2006-02-25
Abstract: A signal from an impact sensor (fig 3, 22) located in street furniture 10 causes an electrical supply (fig 3, 24) to electrical components within the street furniture 10 to be disconnected by a monitoring unit (fig 3, 30) at a location 14 that is remote from the furniture. The system reduces the danger of sparks and electric shocks should the furniture collapse as a result of a collision. Monitoring unit 30 may comprise: a visual indicator of the status of the electrical supply; a reset switch; a telemetry system for indicating activation of the sensor to a control room; or the ability to monitor other features of the street furniture for failures or errors. Sensor (fig 3, 22) may be an accelerometer, and the supply may be disconnected by a multi-pole circuit breaker. Street furniture 10 may comprise a traffic signal.
Patent GB-2423780-A (GB)
Title: Balance line safety valve with tubing pressure assist
Inventor: LAUDERDALE DONALD POWELL
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: [00451] The present invention generally relates to a subsurface safety valve 200 configured to control fluid flow through a production tubing string. In one aspect, a safety valve 200 for deployment beneath a surface of a wellbore is provided. The valve 200 includes a control piston 205A a balance pistor 205B. The valve is configured to be connected to a controller at the surface by a control line 145A so that the control piston 205A is actuatable between a first position and a second position in response to receiving pressurized fluid from the controller through the control line 145A. The balance pistons 205B is configured to compensate for hydrostatic pressure in the control line 145A. The valve may have a bore therethrough and the control piston 205A may be configured to utilize tubing pressure within the valve bore to urge the control piston 205A towards the second position.
Patent GB-2421422-A (GB)
Title: Breast clothing
Inventor: WESTALL CAROLYN
IPC: A41C3/08
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: An article of clothing (10) for use in covering and/or supporting a woman's breast comprising a hollow cup shaped body (11) formed of a lightweight flexible material and having a substantially smooth outer surface (13) and an inner hollow chamber (15) for receipt of the breast of a wearer. ArtIcles of clothing (10) are worn in conjuction with an article of outer clothing such as a top, dress, or sweater which assists in maintaining the articles of clothing (10) in position covering the breasts.
Patent GB-2436277-A (GB)
Title: Betaine dry product for use in animal feeds
Inventor: HOLDEN CLAIRE
IPC: A23K10/33
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A method of producing a betaine-rich animal feed product, comprising the steps of: providing a betaine-rich aqueous solution by chromatographic separation of sugar beet molasses; providing a dried sugar beet pulp by drying sugar beet pulp at a temperature below 400{C; mixing the aqueous solution and the dried sugar beet pulp to effect absorption of the aqueous solution by the sugar beet pulp; followed by drying the sugar beet pulp and aqueous solution. Also provided are betaine-containing dry products obtainable by the above process, which are free-flowing.
Patent GB-2439746-A (GB)
Title: A holographic method and sensor
Inventor: FARRELLY VINCENT
IPC: G01N21/47
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: A sensor and method of detecting the presence of certain chemical and biochemical substances by virtue of the fact that they are, or have attached to them, either a dye molecule which acts as a photosensitizer for a holographic recording or erasing process, or another essential molecular component of the holographic recording material such as a monomer or a free radical generator. The recording or erasing process utilizes a photopolymer system consisting of a monomer and a crosslinking monomer, a free radical generator, a photo sensitizer and, additionally, a polymeric binder when dry formulations are required. Applications are broad ranging and examples in diagnostics, printing, security, and environmental monitoring are given.